Could Angels/White Sox swap Konerko/Matsui?

Both Paul Konerko and Hideki Matsui are headed towards free agency this off-season.

As Mark Gonzalez points out in his season wrapup, the White Sox got just 186 RBI from left-handed hitters this season (out of 710 total) and finding a productive left-handed bat to fit in their lineup -- maybe as a complementary piece batting fifth or sixth -- is a top priority this off-season.

Adam Dunn could be that guy -- if the White Sox can afford him. If not, Hideki Matsui might be a low-cost alternative for the Sox.

Meanwhile, the Angels' regard for Konerko is well-established. They went after him hard following the 2005 season when Konerko was a free agent. Sentiment led him to re-sign with the then-reigning World Series champs.

Konerko is five years older now and the Angels should have had their fill of signing aging sluggers (i.e. Matsui and Bobby Abreu). But if other things don't pan out (i.e. Carl Crawford), Konerko could become a short-term option. Maybe he could fit in a three-way triangle with Kendry Morales and Abreu, playing first base and DH.

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